The Columbine Rebels will take on the Chatfield Chargers at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Columbine is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Columbine is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Valor Christian, who was ranked third in their home state at the time (Columbine was ranked seventh). Columbine blew past Valor Christian 14-6 on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Rebels, who have now won nine matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Columbine let Liv Keiter and Mason Abraham loose on the outfield. Keiter scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Abraham scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. What's more, Abraham also racked up four hits, the mostshe's had since back in October of 2023. Another player making a difference was Charlee Abelein, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Columbine kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Valor Christian only hit nine.
Meanwhile, Chatfield had just enough and edged Lakewood out 6-5 on Wednesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Chargers.
Ava Burgess was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, a triple, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlotte Miller, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Columbine has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. As for Chatfield, their victory bumped their record up to 13-6.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Columbine has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Chatfield struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Columbine suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Chatfield in their previous meeting back in September. Will Columbine have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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